WWE Smackdown officially going LIVE on Tuesdays, starting July 19th

In a major move for WWE programming, the sports-entertainment giant has announced that they will begin to air WWE Smackdown LIVE on Tuesdays. This move will begin later in the year, officially on July 19th. WWE.com’s announcement goes as follows:

With so many explosive competitors emerging from WWE NXT, and top Superstars like John Cena and Seth Rollins returning from injury, WWE’s star-powered roster has never been stronger. Its historic division and the monumental revelation of SmackDown’s shift to a live format each week reflect the excitement and unpredictability of WWE’s New Era.

What awaits SmackDown on its new night, starting this July? Which live shows will claim your favorite Superstars? What will this all mean for the future of sports-entertainment? Stay tuned as WWE prepares to get shaken up like never before.

Another thing to note about this major shake-up is that there IS EXPECTED to be a roster split. While the full details on such a thing have not been fully disclosed, it’s been confirmed.